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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Only at Universal's Islands of Adventure

6000 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819 (Florida Center)
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Ranked #5 of 72 activities in Orlando
Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
Traveller Description: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (WWoHP), the newest of six islands inside Universal's Islands of Adventure (IOA), is a meticulously conceived and... more »
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Wheelchair access, Bathroom facilities, Baby buggy parking, Lockers / storage
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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Just back from orlando and im very sorry that we left IOA till our last full day as it very nearly ruined the holiday! both my partner and me are harry potter fans but not great fans of roller coasters sooooo the main reason to visiting IOA was to go on the ride something that never happened, we queued for... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Harry Potter fans will love it! no doubt about it, it was AMAZING. my favourite ride was the roller coaster set inside Hogwarts, so much fun. Great for all ages and I think even people who havent read or seen harry potter would love the magic of the place

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Prestonpans, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

The past 2 years we have factored in a stay at Hard Rock Hotel, primarily to take advantage of the early hours entry. For us its worth it to get up early to get in line, ride the rides and dawdle round the whole area. Love it! Then its Cat in the Hat and the rest of IOA, back to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

We went about 5 times during our 2week Florida trip and it is very well done, the music from the harry potter films were playing all the time. The wait times for the rides were very good. The only thing I didn't like was the lockers going into the Forbidden Journey, it was dark and could hardly see the numbers... More

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Golden Valley, Minnesota
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

My family is a huge Potter fan, and we were counting down the days till we visited. We picked January, so it wouldn't be so busy, and we chose to stay onsite at the Universal hotel - the Royal Pacific. When you stay, you get to visit Harry Potter world an hour early before they open, which was such an... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Loved the Harry Potter experience. The Hogwarts ride was most cool and I don't usually like the 3-D stuff. A few other roller-coasters and shopping area round out the section. They're expanding the area so hold on and see what new stuff they're building.

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Bangor, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

This place is awesome! The buildings are all amazingly made & look like the real thing. This is the most crowded part of Islands of Adventure. You can hardly get moving! The shops are small inside & very crowded too. But be aware that although they state the Owl Post is a working post office this actually isn't the case.... More

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Jersey City, New Jersey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Perhaps I am totally bias towards this review because I am a huge Potterhead. Yet several of my friends and family who HAVE NOT read a single book or watched a single movie also loved the experience they had here. If you hit it at the right moment, this Island of Adventure is worth it. I want to make it... More

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

I consider myself at old lady at 62, had a spine fuson 3 years ago...but talked to several people that had just rode this ride and a couple of them had worse neck and back problems than I did and were older as well. They said just do it. And I am glad I did....so cool....went on it twice. Very... More

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Pwllheli, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

I came here with my 13 year old daughter who is a Harry Potter fanatic, the place is amazing!!! Loved every bit of it, especially my daughter who just could not get enough of the place, she loved the attention she got because she wore her Slytherin robe, scarf and hat and also carried her wand, she was treated like... More

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